Shanelle Genai
The Root
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Gangsta Boo's Posthumous Album Is Coming. Here's Who's On It
The iconic rapper passed away in January at the age of 43. → Read More
I Went to the 2023 Oscars for the 1st Time and It’s Everything You Think It Is—And Then Some
Hollywood's biggest night was just as glitzy and glammy as it looks. → Read More
In Case You Were Wondering, Mo'Nique and Oprah Still Aren't Cool. Here's Why
The comedian and legendary talk show host haven't seen eye-to-eye in years following her Oscar-winning role in the 2009 film Precious. → Read More
2023 Oscars: It's Time We Talk About the Gift That Is Angela Bassett
The iconic actress is up finally up for an Oscar once again, but if you ask me, she should've won a long time ago. → Read More
Creed III Knocks Out the Box Office, Scores $100M Globally During Opening Weekend
It also brought in $58.7 million in the U.S. alone, making it the biggest box office opening ever for a sports film. → Read More
Jonathan Majors Talks Bringing Damian ‘Dame’ Anderson to Life in Creed III
The critically acclaimed actor can be seen going head-to-head against Michael B. Jordan in the new film, out in theaters now. → Read More
Chris Rock’s Emancipation Joke About Will Smith Was So Shady
Rock is clearly still salty about the infamous 2022 Oscar’s slap” → Read More
SZA, Latto, Doechii Bring Black Girl Magic to the 2023 Billboard Women In Music Awards
Hosted by Quinta Brunson, Wednesday’s event was held at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. → Read More
Michael B. Jordan to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Creed III director and star is also shining brightly as the latest face of Calvin Klein in a new campaign released over the weekend. → Read More
Dear Hollywood, Quit Playing and Give Us a Jonathan Majors, Issa Rae Rom-Com ASAP
The popular actor and actress sparked many plots from fans online after presenting an award together at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards. → Read More
Michael B. Jordan Reveals Plans to Expand Creed Franchise
The decorated actor will be making his directorial debut in the upcoming threequel, Creed III, on Friday. → Read More
Megan Thee Stallion Finally Receives Apology From 1501 CEO Carl Crawford Amid Legal Battle
Both the label and the Traumazine rapper have been going back and forth in the legal system since 2019. → Read More
Nick Cannon Weighs In on Whether or Not He’ll Have More Kids in the Future
The popular TV host and actor welcomed his 12th child in December. → Read More
Is Drake Getting Ready to Retire From Rap?
The Her Loss rapper, who's gearing up to go on tour this summer, recently discussed what the future holds for him in a new interview. → Read More
It’s the Remix to Conviction: R. Kelly Sentenced to 20 Years for Chicago Sex Crimes
The disgraced R&B singer is already currently serving a 30-year sentence as a result of his Chicago trial that concluded in 2021. → Read More
Snowfall’s Damson Idris Opens Up About New Relationship With Lori Harvey
The multi-award-nominated actor is also set to star in the upcoming Donald Glover-created series, Swarm. → Read More
Tyler Perry Confirms House of Payne Star Cassi Davis Is Alive and Well
'Whoever is responsible for this, I wish they would stop. This woman is loved by millions and millions of people,' Perry said online. → Read More
Rapper Da Brat Debuts Baby Bump, Expecting First Child With Fiancée Jessica Harris-Dupart
'It’s just a blessing. I’m excited!' the Funkdafied artist said in an interview. → Read More
Swizz Beatz Reveals New Plans for Verzuz, but Does It Matter Anymore?
Now that all of our favorite artists and entertainers are back outside, will the pandemic-born music battle series still hit the same? → Read More
I Am Legend Producers Drop New Details on Sequel Starring Will Smith, Michael B. Jordan
The 2007 post-apocalyptic hit film made $585 million globally. → Read More